depends on our situation at the time

Lol you have to love all the bragging that many rich posters are doing.

As for me, I put the decision on my date. If she wishes to pay, she may. If she is short, I pay. If she wishes to split, we do. I never force myself on her. She can always make her own decisions. The way it should be.

Typically the one who extends the invitation should pay, but if paying separately is mutually agreed upon before the date, that should also be acceptable. That being said, if a man who wants a relationship with me has far more wealth than I do and still wants me to always pay my own way, the opinion I form about him probably won't be all that conducive.

I usually offer to pay my portion, and let my "date" decide whether to go for that or say "you can get the next one" or whatever. The last fellow I dated pretty long term, would generally eat and drink more than me (I'm a fairly cheap date) and would usually turn down my offer to pay my portion, but would allow me to get the tip. That way he could earn points on his card, and the wait staff would get a cash tip. That worked well for us.

Absolutely. I believe in equal partnerships and that includes everything. I don't want anyone thinking that I owe them anything but my companionship.

I pay for what I eat. Why would I expect someone to pay for my food?

At movies I will usually go in and get popcorn and drinks when date is getting tickets since that price and the line is about te same and time is saved.

It depends on who it is... but generally, first date, I open my purse. I also insist on paying if I asked... but rarely get to complete my offer without adamant protest.
If I was dating a woman I would always split unless agreed upon as a "treat date" otherwise.
I just offered up a treat date, this evening... we'll see.

I offer to pay for both of us if it's the first date, especially if I was the one who invited. If there are more dates along the way, I'd prefer to split, taking the bill just occasionally.

Yes.

Unless there's a big wealth disparity I'll usually pay the first time but would look for some reciprocity in the long term.

I always offer to pay my own way

I always pay, illogical I know, some women I date are wealthier than I am.
It just feels good.
The other side of the issue is, I would love to go to a lady's home and have her cook me a lovely meal. That happens only about 1% as much.

It depends...Though there are some dates where I'm like no babe tonight's all on me. Granted there's gota be a good mixture of that on both sides.

No.

I always offer, but i like to talk about that beforehand so there isn’t any misunderstandings.

If we have been going out for a while, we almost always split the bill. On a first date, the person that invited the other person usually pays for it.

If it's a first meet and greet, I don't mind splitting the check. That being said, just because my date has a penis doesn't mean he HAS to pay. That's a bit archaic.

Past experience has taught me to always be prepared and willing to pay for everything. If that's not what ends up happening, that's fine, too.

I've not been on a date in decades. But yes, I'd split the bill.

I don't like a culture which expects men to pay for everything.

If I've invited someone to go out, I pay. Once the relationship is established then maybe, though not usually. On a first date if she insisted on paying with too much stridency I'd worry that there may be some sort of underlying issue.

I've always paid, but obviously, I need a better dating strategy.

I'm good with whatever is decided. I always ask how she'd like to handle it, but am always ready to get it.

This says it best

Depends. If I really enjoyed our date I pick it up. But I am good with whatever way she wants.

I always paid and generally do with my wife to this day, it's how a gentleman should behave, just how I was raised. If a woman insisted on paying for whatever reason I would naturally concede to her wishes but I always offer to pay.